Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Amazing Pumpkin's


In light of today being Halloween I found a really cool American sculptor, Ray Villafane, who carves some rather impressive Pumpkins ...
Ray Villafane Carving a Pumpkin
Former art teacher, Villafane began his amazing pumpkin carving career after being given one to carve while working at Bellaire, a school in Michigan. The kids loved it so much that they kept bringing him new pumpkins and Ray would get more and more creative. 



Ray then showcased his skills on the Food Network’s Challenge Show, and his overnight success allowed him to resign from teaching in 2006 to pursue a full time sculpting career. 


Despite all of the big name products Ray was sculpting, the public seemed to be most intrigued with his on going pumpkin carvings. 


Ray has been featured on many TV shows including The CBS Evening News and in 2010 Ray was even invited to carve pumpkins at the White House! ... Now thats pretty 'Spook-tacular', don't you think?!













If you are Q-rious to see more of his Pumpkin Carvings, visit the Villafane Studio Website.

Happy Halloween to Everyone! 

I hope you all had Fun! ... Below is a Snapshot of my work, we decided to dress up for Halloween.


All Pumpkin Photos courtesy of Villafane Studios

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

Designer Disney Princess at Harrods


Elie Saab recreates Sleeping Beauty's Dress
The Windows at Harrods will be taken over by a designer Disney Princess display this Christmas! Some of the biggest names in fashion have created their imaginings of the iconic fairy tale dresses, which will grace the iconic Knightsbridge store's windows next month ...

Below are the sketches of the beautiful gowns set to go on show in the Harrods Window:

Tiana from The Princess and the Frog by Ralph & Russo
Marchesa has given Ariel a makeover
Valentino's take on Belle's ballgown

Mulan by Missoni

Versace's tribute to Cinderella
Jasmin from Aladdin by Escada


Pocahontas by Roberto Cavalli 
Rapunzel has been styled by Jenny Packham
Oscar de la Renta's version of Snow White's dress

The display coincides with a 7'000 square-foot Disney Princess pop-up boutique on the 4th floor of the store, open now. Below are a Few Images:



The Harrods Christmas windows will be unveiled on Thursday November 1, 2012 ... All my readers in the UK, please take a snapshot for me :)

Photos via Vogue

Monday, October 29, 2012

Versailles Luxury


Wow!!! I am in Love with the new Ad Campaign from Chanel for their Cruise 2013 Collection! It is inspired by 18th century French aristocracy and stars Saskia de Brauw and Cara Delevingne ... 

Creative director Karl Lagerfeld lenses the pair in a gold and opulent boudoir setting showcasing the cruise season’s voluminous, pleated skirts and tweed jackets.




Photos courtesy of Chanel

Blue Velvet

Following up the fall campaign, Lana del Rey stars in the Winter 2012 advertisements from fashion retailer H&M ...


The seductive songstress models for Sølve Sundsbø’s lens in cozy outerwear and form-fitting pants. Posing alongside a vintage car, Lana exudes elegant ease with her signature wavy tresses and vintage makeup.







Another great campaign from H&M featuring the Lovely Lana del Rey! ... I'm Q-rious to see what they will do next!


Photos courtesy H&M

Friday, October 26, 2012

Unstoppable Rihanna


Rihanna is officially a Vogue US cover girl (for the second time this year) for the November 2012 issue. Camilla Nickerson styles this stunning editorial of the global pop-sensation lensed by Annie Leibovitz ...




The editorial is set against a combination of Lush and Wild outdoor settings where Rihanna wears an array of high fashion gowns and cocktail dresses.






Never one to shy away from speaking up, Rihanna spilled on everything from dating to partying to reporter Jason Gay ... If you are Q-riouser to read the entire interview, click here.